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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 12:31 PM
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Hi all just purchased a low milage CLEAN 82 Problum is wont stay running does the fast idle , hoses the fuel and chokes it out . any ideas or advice? We have the shop manual on its way from amazon Thanks Ryan
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Read this article. You many want to change the fuel filter if you dont know how old it is.

http://www.corvettefever.com/techart...system_tuning/
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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 09:05 PM
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congrats on your purchase....check out the "sticky" in this section at the top, it may have the answer you need........Tom

PS....the above article is listed in the "sticky" along with other info.....

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Have you checked the computer for error codes?
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Old Apr 27, 2013 | 02:55 PM
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thanks all so far there was a code but batt went dead so put it on charger now no code we have a reader so well try again
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Did you ever change the temp sensor and spark plugs per the other thread?
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temp sensor and new plugs next fuel filter and check vacuum carefully
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now she is wrecked and were sad thank you all for your help
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now she is wrecked and were sad thank you all for your help
what happened??????????????
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Everyone is ok thankfully she was hit head on. Low speeds but car is busted up
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glad everyone is ok, cars can be replaced, when it's a human life, well that is another story. you can always get another 82........
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